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Author: Akaash Maharaj

March 16, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Opening Ceremonies at the International Tent Pegging Championships – Akaash Maharaj Photocast

A photocast of the opening ceremonies of the world equestrian skill-at-arms championships. Riders from across the world gathered in the Sultante of Oman to represent our countries in this 2500 year-old cavalry sport of sword, lance, and horsemanship. …

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February 13, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Chivalry and the Thrill of Tent Pegging – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

An interview with CBC Ontario Today’s Rita Celli, on UNICEF Team Canada, the international equestrian skill-at-arms championships,and galloping hell for leather for honour and country

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February 13, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Chivalry and the Thrill of Tent Pegging – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

An interview with CBC Ontario Today’s Rita Celli, on UNICEF Team Canada, the international equestrian skill-at-arms championships,and galloping hell for leather for honour and country

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February 9, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Sword, Lance, and Adrenaline – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

Andy Barrie tries, largely in vain, to restrain his mirth as we discuss the upcoming world equestrian skill-at-arms championships in Oman, at which I will represent the country as a member of UNICEF Team Canada. The segment was originally broadcast on CBC Radio One’s Metro Morning.

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February 9, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Sword, Lance, and Adrenaline – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

Andy Barrie tries, largely in vain, to restrain his mirth as we discuss the upcoming world equestrian skill-at-arms championships in Oman, at which I will represent the country as a member of UNICEF Team Canada. The segment was originally broadcast on CBC Radio One’s Metro Morning.

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February 8, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Akaash Maharaj – Projects: Tent Pegging with UNICEF Team Canada

Of my many eccentricities, none is as improbable as my involvement in tent pegging. Often referred to as equestrian skill-at-arms, the sport has a mounted cavalier riding at a full gallop across a timed course, on the flat and over jumps, using sword and lance to smite a succession of

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February 8, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Akaash Maharaj – Projects: Tent Pegging with UNICEF Team Canada

Of my many eccentricities, none is as improbable as my involvement in tent pegging. Often referred to as equestrian skill-at-arms, the sport has a mounted cavalier riding at a full gallop across a timed course, on the flat and over jumps, using sword and lance to smite a succession of

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January 28, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Are Canadian Political Parties Afraid of the Dark? – Akaash Maharaj Videocast

CBC Television’s The Hour canvasses Bob Rae, John Tory, Olivia Chow, and me on why Canada has yet to see a visible minority party leader. Ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, the programme included calls for “affirmative action” and more Americ…

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January 1, 2007 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Integrity and the Liberal Leadership – Akaash Maharaj Videocast

Sarika Sehgal of CBC Newsworld interviews me on my support for Stephane Dion, and on how the Liberal Party can re-animate Canadians’ passion for politics. With the convention behind us and the election before us, the question of civic engagment in the…

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November 28, 2006 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Politics and Principles – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

In the wake of the Quebecois Nation issue, TV Ontario’s The Agenda asks if politics and principles are Canada’s true twin solitudes. With Steve Paikin as moderator, Val Meredith for the Conservatives, Robin Sears for the NDP, and I for the Liberals.

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November 28, 2006 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Politics and Principles – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

In the wake of the Quebecois Nation issue, TV Ontario’s The Agenda asks if politics and principles are Canada’s true twin solitudes. With Steve Paikin as moderator, Val Meredith for the Conservatives, Robin Sears for the NDP, and I for the Liberals.

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February 1, 2006 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Who Wants to be a Party Leader? – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

Ottawa Morning, CBC Radio One’s news and current affairs programme in the national capital, explores the question of why the field of candidates for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada appears to be contracting. Hallie Cotnam hosted in Ottaw…

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January 25, 2006 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Interviewing Leadership Candidates, Call-In – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

Host Alan Neal of CBC Radio One’s Ontario Today and I take telephone calls from across Ontario on the people’s choice for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.

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January 25, 2006 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: The Fall of Paul Martin – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

Former Cabinet Minister Herb Dhaliwal and I review the long road for Paul Martin from his triumphal entry as Liberal leader to his humble departure after the general election.

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January 5, 2006 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Visionary Politics – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

A feature-length CBC Radio One national debate between Judy Rebick of the NDP, Adam Daifallah of the Conservative Party, and myself on visionary politics in Canada.

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January 5, 2006 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Visionary Politics – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

A feature-length CBC Radio One national debate between Judy Rebick of the NDP, Adam Daifallah of the Conservative Party, and myself on visionary politics in Canada.

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December 15, 2005 Akaash Maharaj

Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism: Political Machines – Akaash Maharaj Podcast

The CBC’s Anna Maria Tremonti and I discuss the role or organisation, policy, and machine politics in the Liberal Party of Canada, in this nationally broadcast Radio One special.

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